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Speaker 0 argues that Europe should not outsource food security to South America, drawing a parallel to the dangers experienced with energy security. He contends that Ireland’s interests have too often been placed within Europe at the expense of Ireland itself and asserts that a strong agri-food sector is vital to the country. He calls for Ireland to stand up for its own interests first in Brussels.
Speaker 1 responds by saying Ireland, though a small country, has a big impact. He describes a large turnout of supporters from across the country, with people driving tractors and lorries, stewarding, and volunteering to support independent Ireland’s cause. The message to the government is that Merkur, sir, it’s a no no in Ireland to Merkur. He notes that turnout was expected to be between ten and fifteen thousand, but the Gardaí confirmed up to 27,000 people had gathered, signaling substantial pressure on leaders. He suggests the country may face a general election and that the movement does not understand the pressure being imposed on people.
Speaker 1 connects the current mobilization to past actions affecting fisheries before Christmas and argues that the same approach threatens beef farmers and the poultry sector. He asks whether the public is prepared to accept it, emphasizing the need for loyalty. He calls for all 14 Irish MEPs to negotiate in order to remove Italians from “the fence” and to prevent a particular deal from going forward, describing the deal as “dirty stinking rotten.”